Departure, Timing

Should I Stay or Should I Go? 4 Factors to Consider.

  • On June 19, 2017
Summer is the perfect time to think about your career during the lull in recruiting. When deciding whether to stay or go, 4 factors to consider: Prioritize what you need. Is it compensation, stability, flexibility, a broader (or deeper) skill set, or dynamic culture? And what is your risk tolerance? You cannot have it all, […]
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Interview

3 Good Questions to Ask the Interviewer

  • On June 4, 2017
As interview season is winding down, here is your last chance to ask these good questions in an interview (as compiled by Fast Company): What do you like most about working here? This question keeps the focus positive, lets the  interviewer talk more about him or herself, and gives you more info about the company. How […]
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Client, Networking

Why Small Talk is Important & 4 Easy Ways to Do It!

  • On June 4, 2017
The words “small talk” and “networking” often strike fear in the hearts of lawyers, who are used to diving straight into substance. But lawyers first need to build trust and be approachable before they can advise clients effectively, so think of small talk and networking as the gateway to real discussions. Below are some tips […]
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Career Management

3 Career Tips from Lisa Su, CEO of AMD

  • On May 22, 2017
Lisa Su, the CEO of AMD, recently spoke to the New York Times about achieving career success. Three key take-aways: Make your own luck. To advance your career, you need to be smart, capable, AND lucky. She says that “you can make your luck.” How? “[D]o a great job on something that’s really, really hard. […]
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Interview

Interview Prep Using Strategy Cited in 15 Minute Study Hack!

  • On May 14, 2017
As spring interview season is winding down, make each interview count! How? Prepare effectively for the interview with the same simple strategy used by students in a Stanford study who improved test grades by a third. Think about how you want to perform and what you need to get you there. Researchers noted, “All too often, students […]
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Interview

5 Ways to Tell If You are Messing up Interviews

  • On May 7, 2017
If you get an interview, you have a shot at the job! But how can you tell if you are doing something wrong in interviews? Here are 5 signs: If you interview with 3 or more different employers, and none proceeds to the offer stage. You offer enough to get called in, so it’s likely you […]
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Networking

5 Elements of a Cold Email

  • On April 30, 2017
Why would you ever need to email someone you don’t know? This kind of networking can get you needed information (like about a company, manager, or compensation), an introduction, or even a job.  I like thisarticle that breaks down the elements of an effective cold email. It describes the LinkedIn message that prompted the CEO of The […]
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Interview, Job Search

Can You Get Feedback on Why You Were Rejected?

  • On April 23, 2017
Companies interview many candidates, and only one person can get the job, which results in many rejections. Rejected candidates would definitely benefit from finding out why, but can they get that information? Yes, it can happen, especially if: Interviewees established rapport with the interviewers, who are then more willing to help. Interviewees call interviewers (as […]
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Departure

How to Exit Gracefully

  • On April 17, 2017
I have left companies on good terms and not so good terms. What was I thinking? One should always leave on good terms. 5 tips how: Be positive. Do not harp on mistreatment, unfairness, or misunderstandings.  Show appreciation. Think of how people helped you, and thank them specifically on your way out. If you are […]
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